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Whitetail Road residents talk traffic, dust with county supervisors

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 2:18 pm

“The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) found the road’s “traffic volume to be ‘very high,’ and noted it far exceeded the threshold required to trigger mandatory fugitive dust mitigation under Iowa law.”

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Winneshiek County Sheriff reports

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 1:22 pm

Logan Omar, 22, of Ridgeway, was cited for registration violation, failure to provide proof of financial liability – accident, failure to maintain control and OWI, 1st offense following an accident Nov. 18 on County Road A46. The investigating officer reported …

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2023 Water Street Lighted Parade winners announced

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 2:45 am

The Decorah Area Chamber recently announced the winners of the 2023 Water Street Lighted Parade, which was held Friday, Dec. 8, in downtown Decorah.

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DHS winter concert Dec. 18

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 2:09 am

The Decorah High School Music Department will present a winter choral concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, in the DHS Auditorium.

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Area woman earns Women Impacting Agriculture award

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 1:48 am

Melissa O’Rourke from Winneshiek County has received the Women Impacting Agriculture award for her contributions to Iowa agriculture.

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Creative names wanted: MnDOT’s annual ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest returns

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 2:06 pm

Past winners include names like Plowy McPlowFace, Blader Tot Hotdish, Han Snowlo and The Truck Formerly Known As Plow.

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Decorah School’s 5-year agreement with Mabel-Canton to expire in 2024

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 6:49 am

Emotions ran high at Monday night’s Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Board meeting, as residents packed the meeting room with concerns about the upcoming expiration of a 2019 agreement allowing state funding for Decorah students living in the northern portion of Winneshiek County who choose to attend school across the state line.

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Forum set on clean drinking water in the Driftless

Monday, December 11, 2023 4:22 pm

A learning and listening session on threats to drinking water quality in northeast Iowa has been scheduled to take place in Marquette on Wednesday, Dec. 20.

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WinnMed’s annual Christmas Dinner open for reservations

Monday, December 11, 2023 7:58 am

The deadline to order is noon Wednesday, Dec. 20.

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Holiday Lights Fireworks planned in Decorah Dec. 12

Friday, December 8, 2023 4:36 pm

The Holiday Lights fireworks show over downtown Decorah will be launching Tuesday night, Dec. 12, at 6:30.

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Final implosion of Lansing Alliant tower held Dec. 1

Friday, December 8, 2023 3:06 pm

The final implosion of the Alliant Energy Lansing coal-fired generation station boiler house was held at 8 a.m., Dec. 1 in Lansing.

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WinnMed to launch $50 million facility renovation project

Friday, December 8, 2023 5:10 am

The WinnMed Board of Trustees has approved a $50 million, 2 1/2-year facility expansion and remodeling project in Decorah.

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Driftless Foodie: One pan, weeknight dinner

Thursday, December 7, 2023 4:32 pm

This skillet, one pan meal is the perfect weeknight alternative to this winter favorite dish.

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Winneshiek County Celebration of Life receives funds from local groups

Thursday, December 7, 2023 4:27 am

The December joint meeting of 100+ Women Who Care-Oneota Valley and 100+ Men Who Care: Driftless Chapter was held Tuesday in Decorah.

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Law enforcement officials publish “scam alert”

Thursday, December 7, 2023 3:40 am

Throughout December, there is typically an uptick of organizations requesting donations before the end of the year, and some calls for donations to local law enforcement are not approved.

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Burning Bright concerts in 25th year; benefit event here Dec. 16

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 11:43 pm

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Burning Bright Winter Benefit concerts.
This year’s concerts are on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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47th Annual Candlelight Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols service in Waukon

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 3:34 pm

Local clergy will read the Christmas Story, and the carols will be sung by the congregation with organ accompaniment.

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Clean water organizations say ‘No’ to NO3

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 3:32 pm

Fillmore County Water Quality Forum draws more than 200 to discuss hazards of elevated levels of nitrates in water sources

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Two-city food donation contest replaces annual holiday events

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 3:30 pm

Team Spring Grove or Team Caledonia?

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Alzheimer’s Association offers free winter education series

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 3:30 pm

The series will begin on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 12 p.m., via Zoom and continue each Thursday through Dec. 28.

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